Lake County Gazette

Rep. Weber-sponsored law amending the State Police Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 17, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Tom Weber (R-64) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the State Police Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Gurnee convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 17, 2019

There were three offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole in Gurnee during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Lake County Gazette.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60020 convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 17, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 60020 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Lake County Gazette.

Illinois General Assembly: SB1116 actions on July 12

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 17, 2019

The following actions were taken on July 12 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1116 ("juv ct-applicability"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 58: District Office Open House on July 19

By Press release submission | Jul 17, 2019

District Office Open House on July 19

From Prairie State Wire

'Dirty tricks' alleged in 2016 primary were not illegal, Team Madigan claims in Speaker's defense

By Karen Kidd | 5 years ago

Even if Illinois state House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) used "dirty tricks" to fend off 2016 primary challenger Jason Gonzales, the strategy allegedly employed was not illegal, according to a re​cent court filing.

Fate of Lake County Forest District Preserve's Civil War Days to be addressed at Aug. 5 meeting

By Zeta Cross | Jul 16, 2019

The Lake County Forest District Preserve Board has scheduled a special meeting Aug. 5 to determine whether Civil War Days will be restored in 2020.

From Prairie State Wire

Former Democratic senators demand higher salaries for Illinois legislators in lawsuit

By Colin Froment | 5 years ago

Former Illinois Sens. Michael Noland (D-Elgin) and James Clayborne (D-East St. Louis) filed a lawsuit against the state which, if successful, will increase state lawmakers’ salaries to more than $81,000 by 2020 to rank Illinois' legislative salaries as the nation’s fourth-highest.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 32: Senate Week in Review: July 8 – 12, 2019

By Press release submission | Jul 16, 2019

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is recommending Illinoisans be earthquake prepared following the recent earthquakes in California.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Morrison law to require better preparation to treat students with epilepsy

By Press release submission | Jul 16, 2019

Students with epilepsy will be better protected at school under a new law signed today by Gov. JB Pritzker and sponsored by State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield).

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60020 convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 16, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 60020 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Lake County Gazette.

How well are you represented? Rep. Mason's voting record for the week of May 27

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 16, 2019

Rep. Joyce Mason (D-61) was present at or voted on 187 bills during the week of May 27, according to a Lake County Gazette analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Wadsworth convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 16, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole in Wadsworth during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Lake County Gazette.

Rep. Morgan-sponsored law amending the Pawnbroker Regulation Act now in effect

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 16, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Bob Morgan (D-58) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Pawnbroker Regulation Act went into effect on June 25, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Buffalo Grove convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 16, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole in Buffalo Grove during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Lake County Gazette.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60064 convicted of homicide

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 16, 2019

There was an offender convicted of homicide released on parole near Illinois zip code 60064 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Lake County Gazette.

How well are you represented? Rep. Edly-Allen's voting record for the week of May 27

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 16, 2019

Rep. Mary Edly-Allen (D-51) was present at or voted on 214 bills during the week of May 27, according to a Lake County Gazette analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.

Llc Earthmed donates $1,000 to Bob Morgan's election campaign

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 16, 2019

Llc Earthmed donated $1,000 to Democrat Bob Morgan's election campaign committee, Friends of Bob Morgan, on July 16, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60020 convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 16, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole near Illinois zip code 60020 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Lake County Gazette.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 62: Grant Township Property Tax Relief Workship on July 18

By Press release submission | Jul 16, 2019

Grant Township Property Tax Relief Workship on July 18